RUNNING-IN / CARE & MAINTENANCE
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Dynaudio Audience
Running-in the loudspeakers
The moving parts of a newly manufac-
tured Audience loudspeaker have been
acoustically checked after production,
but nevertheless are not as flexible as
they need to be for optimum results to
be realized.
The higher the quality of any driver
system, the more demanding the loud-
speaker will be regarding time for run-
ning-in the system. A newly unpacked
Dynaudio loudspeaker therefore requi-
res several weeks running/playing to
reach its optimum performance capabili-
ty. After that period, a couple of minutes
before every listening session will be
helpful to ‘warm up’ the loudspeakers.
Power rating
Due to the construction and the driver
technology the Audience loudspeakers
can be driven with very high power
levels. With a high quality amplifier, deli-
vering undistorted signals, the speaker
can achieve high volumes without any
compromises in sound quality.
Also, as the Audience models have a
relatively high sensitivity, even high qua-
lity amps with a low power rating can
drive the loudspeaker to yield excellent
results.
Attention must be given to amplifiers
with very low power and adjustable
tone controls or switches. These types
may soon overreach their own perform-
ance limits and may send distorted out-
put signals to the speakers, compromis-
ing even high quality technology. Any
damage caused under such circumstan-
ces is not covered by the Dynaudio war-
ranty and is easily avoided in the first
place by consulting your Dynaudio dea-
ler for advice regarding the choice of
amplifier.
Care & maintenance
Dynaudio loudspeakers require no spe-
cial treatment apart from the kind of
careful handling you would normally
apply to any high tech product in your
home. Because many different materials
like wood veneer, aluminium and fabric
are utilized within the Audience, all-in-
one cleaning materials should not be
used. Please avoid any aggressive clea-
ning fluids or special furniture polishes
as well.
The cabinet and other plain parts should
be cleaned with a soft dry or slightly
damp cloth. Dust on the woofer dia-
phragms may be removed with a fine
furniture brush. Avoid touching the
tweeter domes as any change of their
shape may have an impact on sound
quality.
For safety reasons, please switch off all
components of your system when clea-
ning any of these components.
All materials used by Dynaudio are inte-
grated into the Audience with exceptio-
nal care. By taking care of your
Audience, you will preserve the finish
and build quality for a very long time.
